Procurement Administrator

X-energy•Oak Ridge, TN

4d•$85,000 - $144,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for procurement of goods and services that will support X-energy's business effort. They will manage the entire life cycle of direct and indirect purchases. This includes working with customers and suppliers, identifying sources to meet X-energy's specific needs, negotiating terms and conditions, and purchase agreement administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in any field.
Years of relevant experience may be in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Typically, five years of experience in procurement/contracts administration is required (for Level III).
Experience conducting negotiations.
Experience with federal purchasing procedures, and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
Typically, ten years of experience in procurement/contracts administration is required (for Level IV).
Experience conducting complex negotiations.
Advanced experience with federal purchasing procedures, and/or knowledge of commercial procurements.
Extensive understanding of federal government regulatory guidelines, as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Prepare and issue request for proposals for purchases of goods and services, and conduct vendor selection in compliance with federal, customer, and company policies and procedures.
Respond to purchase requisitions with identification of multiple vendors, and vendor selection analysis.
Identify distinct requirements, provisions, and terms and conditions for vendor agreements.
Generate and disseminate information to stakeholders throughout the company regarding purchasing status, compliance, modifications, negotiations, vendor availability, and vendor selection analysis.
Review and track vendor performance and invoices for accuracy and facilitate the approval process.
Resolve issues with customers and vendors.
Generate and negotiate change orders and modifications as needed.
Maintain approved vendor list through verification that they are not listed on the Excluded Parties List (EPL) or the Denied Parties List.
Support company proposal efforts as necessary.
Maintain procurement policies and procedures.
Maintain all documents, reviews, and awards in an organized, detailed, and centralized filing system, and ensure all procurement files are compliant.
Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Execute the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, for moderate to large-sized direct and indirect purchases, with minimal supervision.
Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities, listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, for direct and indirect purchases for all sizes, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.
Shares knowledge related to industry best practices and standards with others across the team.